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Love Your Enemies, Matthew 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 10, 2016

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Towards the end of the Sermon on the mount Jesus gives His disciples the imperative to Love Our Enemies. In this message we consider the Who, What, Why and How of loving our enemies.

Love Your Enemies Matt 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36 Intro – The word ‘disciple’ Gk word in NT appears 270x - means ‘thought accompanied by endeavour’ - it means to ‘adhere to’ to ‘stick to’; ‘follow’ NT 90x. Christian = disciple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Perfect Series

Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016

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A sermon inspired by the book For the Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

Text: Matthew 5:48 INTRODUCTION Eric Liddell (1902–45) is best known to most people as the gold medalist in the quarter-mile run at the 1924 Olympics, as portrayed in the popular filmChariots of Fire. Later, though, he would go on to become a missionary in China during one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48-49

Denomination: *other

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016

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A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

Text: Matthew 5:38-47 In Duncan Hamilton’s biography For the Glory, we learn that Scotsman Eric Liddell’s greatest challenge came, not when his convictions about racing on Sunday during the 1924 Olympics were tested, but when he served as a missionary in China amid the Japanese ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-47

Denomination: *other

Your Enemies Need You Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

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A new understanding of enemies and our response to them must be attained by Christ-followers

“Your Enemies Need You!” (Matthew 5:43-48) (SLIDE) INTRODUCTION http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0HhHLHLHaA A truck driver was sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It wasn’t just any diner and any lunch. It was his favorite diner on the road and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

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There is the debt of gratitude, the debt of service, and obligation but the greatest debt that a father can teach his children about is the debt of love owed to God the Father for providing a Savior who paid the price for their sins.

Message: There have been many great fathers throughout history who are wonderful examples of self-sacrifice, commitment, leadership and strength. Men who were excellent role models for their children. But Jesus tells us that our Heavenly Father is the greatest of all because He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Law Exceeded

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2015

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Jesus and the Old Testament Law - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: What do we mean by the Law? What was the attitude of Jesus to the Law? What should be my attitude to the Law? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Silly UK Laws Quiz - True or False. • PowerPoint slides available on request. • TRANSITION: The passage I have been asked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-47

Denomination: Brethren

Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

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God knows our tendency to struggle in the area of anger. His Word gives us some instruction in this matter. Let’s pay close attention so that we might honor God in all things – even in our anger.

Series: There’s an App for That “Anger” Matthew 5:21-26, 39, 43-48 Open In Lille, France, a woman became fed up with neighbors parking outside of her home blocking her gate. For weeks, she asked and pleaded with them to not do it. She woke up before dawn one morning to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Work Together For Good - Short Homily

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 28, 2016

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Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Full Message - "All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed " July 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know.... .....that your life should be filled .... Filled to overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ..... in spite of .... The circumstance. The Scriptures clearly teach us.... that the joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35, Matthew 5:45, John 16:22, John 17:13, Romans 8:28-30 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Have A Positive Influence

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 19, 2015

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Live what you preach.

HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE Matt.5: 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

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Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus' longest sermons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is one of Jesus’ longest sermons. While preached to the multitudes, scholars refer to it as: (1) the ordination sermon to His disciples, or (2) His first staff meeting. 2. While some dispensationalists claim the sermon is meant primarily for the millennium because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Principle Of Love Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

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No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships except perhaps that of our relationship to God.

I. Introduction A. The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Perfect (God Requires It!)

Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 28, 2016

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in Matt 5:48 Jesus said: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Many say this is not possible, the Bible repeatedly say it is very possible, But how? Here's How: Here is a bunch of verses stringed together to show you☺

A new commandment I write unto you thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and soul and with all thy might: and thy neighbour as thyself.and the second is like it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015

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It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Working In Us

Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 14, 2019

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God has plans for each and every one of us. At times, we may become contrary and buck against them. We may grumble and complain, but we must realize that He know's best.

A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15, Matthew 5:45, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 17:22, Ephesians 4:29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of Waiting (Psalm 37) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 26, 2019

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We know God wins in the end. But what do we do in the meantime, when evil seems to be winning?

The Worship of Waiting (Psalm 37) Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 37. One of my all-time favorite books is “Children’s Letters to God.” It’s a collection of prayers, observations, questions, and complaints, with the handwriting, grammar, and punctuation of the children that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 5:39-45, Isaiah 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

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